Question

Association between Sea Anemone and Hermit crab in gastropod shell is that of:

• A. parasitism
• B. ammensalism
• C. commensalism
• D. symbiosis

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C

commensalism

D

symbiosis

Association between Sea Anemone and Hermit crab in a gastropod shell is mutually beneficial to both the organisms. Such a mutually beneficial relationship is called mutualism or symbiosis. The sea anemone provides protection for the crab, and being mobile gives the Anemone access to more food and crumbs from what the crab eats.